Former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro dies at 39

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – The wrestling community is mourning the death of ex-WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro, the organization said in a statement Thursday.

“We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro,” The WWE wrote. “She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world.”

TMZ reports that the 39-year-old died early Thursday at a hospital near her Suffolk County, New York home. Officials told TMZ her death appeared to be “non-criminal.”

Massaro stepped into the WWE spotlight in 2005 when she won the RAW Diva Search, which guaranteed a one-year, $250,000 contract. Massaro left the WWE in 2008.

She also appeared on “Survivor: China” during the 15th season of the hit CBS show. Massaro was voted off on Day 6, the second contestant to leave the show.